Los Angeles Southwest College
Los Angeles Southwest College is one of the one hundred three public 2-year colleges in California. The campus is located in a suburb, in Los Angeles.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 5,848 students attend the school. Every year 12% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Los Angeles Southwest College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $1,196, and fees were $24. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $7,514 and $24 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
Number of Students5,848 |
Student to Faculty Ratio19:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level2-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus Housing- |
Retention Rate59% |
Nursing Programs
The Los Angeles Southwest College Registered Nursing Program is a program that prepares students for an Associate of Science Degree with a major in Nursing.
Students who successfully complete the two year program are prepared to function in entry level nursing and take the National Council Licensing Examination (NCLEX-RN) leading to licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
Application Processes:
- Contact the Nursing Office to attend a Nursing Applicant Information Session, where applicant will receive admission information including Nursing pre-requisite form, GPA verification form and TEAS. (Applications are only available at these sessions)
- Official Sealed transcripts (high school or GED equivalency and from all colleges and universities were pre-requisite college level coursework were preformed)
- Submit completed application and supporting materials between the 15th of January to the 15 of March and between the 15th July and 15th September.
Applications that are not presented with a complete set of supporting documentation will not be considered for the academic pool.
The most qualified candidates are admitted at the start of the semester following the application deadline. In the case of more qualified applicants than the number of seats allocated for the semester the selection process is conducted by a lottery purpose.
Applicants accepted into the program are expected to attend a mandatory all day Nursing Orientation meeting. A student who does not attend the orientation will forfeit his/her position which will be given to an alternate candidate. There is also a highly recommended six week Orientation to Nursing Class.
Students need to complete all courses in the Nursing program with a ‘C’ grade or higher to advance in the program and earn the Associate of Science Degree.
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Associate's degree | 7 | 43 |
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Los Angeles Harbor College
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Los Angeles City College
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East Los Angeles College
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges 01/01/1970 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $46/credit | |
In State Students | $46/credit | |
Out of State Students | $261/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | - | |
In State Students | - | |
Out of State Students | - |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $2,070 | $2,070 | $11,745 |
ADN | 70 | $3,220 | $3,220 | $18,270 |
BSN | 125 | $5,750 | $5,750 | $32,625 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 87% of Los Angeles Southwest College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 69% | $4,526 |
Other Federal Grant | 17% | $346 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 86% | $1,638 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | -- | -- |
Federal Student Loans | 5% | $6,132 |
Private Loans | -- | -- |
$7,199
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$5,679 |
$30,001 to $48,000$6,609 |
$48,001 to $75,000$7,699 |
$75,001 to $110,000$9,295 |
Over $110,000-- |
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Student Population
5,848
Undergrads
0
Graduates
4,073
Women
1,775
Men
24%
Full-time
76%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
Black/African American |
46% |
Hispanic |
41% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
6% |
Two or more races |
2% |
White |
2% |
Asian |
1% |
Non-resident alien |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Relevant scholarships
- California State PTA Continuing Education Scholarship for School Nurses
- FNSNA Promise of Nursing Scholarships
- Licensed Vocational Nurse to Associate Degree Nursing Scholarships
- Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing Scholarship Program
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and California state board of nursing.